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Frontier Group Holdings (NAS:ULCC) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Frontier Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Frontier Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Frontier Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Frontier Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
25.13
13.63
358.75
Frontier Group Holdings Quarterly Data
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
25.06
25.13
21.74
8.12
13.63
5.71
45.37
358.75
76.59
ULCC vs JBLU, RJET, ALGT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Frontier Group Holdings's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Frontier Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Frontier Group Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Group Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Frontier Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 171.94 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Frontier Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Group Holdings ranks #481 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 98.2%.
Is Frontier Group Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Frontier Group Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 171.94. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.48. Frontier Group Holdings' value of 171.94 is 1176% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Group Holdings ranks #481 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Frontier Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Group Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to JBLU and RJET?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Frontier Group Holdings ranks #481 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Frontier Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.48. Frontier Group Holdings' value of 171.94 is 1176% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.48, based on 490 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Frontier Group Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 171.94 is 1176% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Frontier Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Group Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 171.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.67, compared to a current price of $6.23 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 171.94 and 1176% above the Transportation industry median of 13.48. Frontier Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 171.94 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.23 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.67.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Group Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ULCC:
Forward PE Ratio: 171.94
GF Value™: $5.67 vs. price of $6.23 (9.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1176% above the Transportation median (#481 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ULCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Group Holdings Inc is an ultra-low-cost carrier whose business is focused on Low Fares Done Right. The company owns a fleet of 120 Airbus single-aisle aircraft, consisting of 13 A320ceos, 82 A320neos, 21 A321ceos, and 4 A321neos. The use of these aircraft, their seating configuration, weight-saving tactics, and baggage process have all contributed to the ability to continue to be the fuel-efficient of all the U.S. The Company is managed as a single business unit that provides air transportation for passengers. The majority of revenue is from Domestic flight follow by International.
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